KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER
1633 SOUTH COURT STREET, Visalia, CA 93277
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How KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER Compares
KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER is a 70-bed government-owned nursing facility in Visalia, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.6%) is above the California average of 11.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Visalia, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.6% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (77% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — worse than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (57% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.1% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Visalia.
What keeps KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.6% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.0% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 70 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Visalia?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Visalia
Visalia sits in Tulare County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.4% of the population — a lower share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 52,826 (11.4%)
- Median age
- 31.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,534
- Median home value
- $223,600
Demographics for Tulare County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Visalia.
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